Redwood National and State Parks

Camping in Redwood National and State Parks

Redwood Camping & Backcountry

This collection features developed campgrounds and remote backcountry sites across Redwood National and State Parks. Developed sites like Jedediah Smith and Elk Prairie offer access to old-growth groves and wildlife viewing, while Gold Bluffs Beach provides coastal access near Fern Canyon. For solitude, backcountry camps such as Elam and 44 Camp require permits and hiking but provide immersive forest stays. These locations span from the Smith River in the north to the Redwood Creek drainage in the south.

Redwood Camping & Backcountry — Map

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Redwood National Park

The Redwood National and State Parks are a complex of one national park, one County park and two California state parks located in the…

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Jedediah Smith Campground

Situated within an old-growth redwood grove along the Smith River. Features include a seasonal swimming hole and direct access to the Hiouchi Trail.

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Mill Creek Campground

Located in Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. It features over 140 sites nestled in a second-growth forest with a sanitary dump station and seasonal ranger programs.

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Elk Prairie Campground

Located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park near meadows where Roosevelt elk frequently graze. Provides access to over 75 miles of hiking trails.

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Gold Bluffs Beach Campground

Beachfront camping on the Pacific coast within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Provides direct access to the Fern Canyon trail and the 10-mile-long Gold Bluffs Beach.

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Elam Camp

Backcountry site along the Redwood Creek Trail for hikers and horse riders. Requires a permit and features a hitching post and non-potable water source.

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Flint Ridge

Backcountry camp on the Coastal Trail near the Klamath River. Sites are set in a Douglas fir and redwood forest, accessible via a short hike from the trailhead.

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Nickel Creek

Backcountry site on the Coastal Trail overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Features primitive campsites located approximately 0.5 miles from the Enderts Beach parking area.

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Klamath Camper Corral

Private campground near the Klamath River. Includes amenities such as a swimming pool, laundry facilities, and full hookups for RVs alongside tent sites.

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Klamath River RV Park

Located on the banks of the Klamath River with a focus on river access for fishing and boating. Offers full RV hookups and grassy sites.

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44 Camp

Remote backcountry site on the Redwood Creek Trail. Requires a permit and a significant hike; situated in a quiet forest setting with basic bear-proof storage.

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